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The UK calls for political solutions to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and refugees in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

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The UK calls for political solutions to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and refugees in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

Location: UN Security Council Delivered on: 28 September 2023 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) President, let me begin by thanking Directors Menikdiwela and Liljert for their briefings today. The UK would also like to thank France and Malta for their efforts in drafting the renewal of UN Security Council Resolution 2652, … Read more

Harnessing the power of the private sector and multilateral banks to achieve the SDGs: UK statement at the UN Financing for Development High-level Dialogue – uk.gov

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Harnessing the power of the private sector and multilateral banks to achieve the SDGs: UK statement at the UN Financing for Development High-level Dialogue – uk.gov

Delivered on: 20 September 2023 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Excellencies, Our Prime Minister, at the G20, announced that Britain will provide 2 billion dollars for the Green Climate Fund – the biggest single commitment the UK has made to help the world tackle climate change. And Britain continues to want … Read more

The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN

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The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN

UN Security Council Firstly, let me thank USG Lacroix and the Force Commanders for their briefings today. Through you, I also want to thank UN peacekeeping personnel for their dedicated and courageous work to protect civilians and uphold stability around the world. The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in … Read more

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement – uk.gov

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North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement – uk.gov

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 18 July are a breach of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions. Illegal ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK will continue to call out these flagrant violations of UNSCRs. We strongly urge … Read more